Finch Hatton Community Shocked By Double Tragedy

Six children required hospitalisation last week following an accident on a quad bike.

Queensland Police reported that preliminary investigations reveal the all-terrain vehicle was carrying six children when it crashed and rolled after striking an embankment along Thurgoods Road. The incident occurred on July 8 around 3:35pm.

“Two of the six children including a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sustained respective serious head and abdomen injuries when they were thrown from the vehicle, with the remaining four children suffering injuries requiring hospitalisation,” the police report said.

This came only a few days after the small Pioneer Valley community was left in shock following the death of local resident Suzanne Scott.

The circumstances surrounding the 69-year-old’s death remain suspicious and under investigation.

Ms Scott’s home was on Boulder Road, but she was later pronounced dead at a Zahmel Street address, where a 37-year-old man was performing CPR on Ms Scott.

Police allege Ms Scott’s 4WD was stolen and may have been used in the death of Ms Scott.

“Preliminary enquiries indicate the 69-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in Finch Hatton before 6pm, July 4.

“The local woman suffered critical injuries and died at the scene,” the police report said.

A 37-year-old man has been assisting police with the investigation.

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